Caring City
Do you have what it takes to be an inspiration to others?
Winter can be a time when more people fall ill than at other times of the year. But there are a few things you can do to get yourself ready for the colder weather.
There are already hundreds of people caring for some of Edinburgh’s most vulnerable children but we urgently need more – especially for our specialist schemes, caring for children with disabilities and those with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
Better transport, improved disability awareness and personalised budgets are among the priorities identified for disability services in Edinburgh.
The Council has introduced an innovative new way of delivering vital care to people in their own homes.
What would you do if you were an older person who suddenly had to find a large amount of money to pay for essential repair work to your house?
A Council plan which helps older people who are part of ethnic minority communities scooped the first prize at a European awards ceremony held in Germany recently.
Did you know there’s a service which provides you with a cash payment to buy your care services?